The Best Freeze Dryers of 2023

Striking a balance between a reasonable size and fair cost, the Harvest Right medium home freeze dryer is our pick for the best freeze dryer for home use. It's straightforward to set up and use—it has all the bits and pieces to get started right away. Like all of Harvest Right's home freeze dryers, it comes with a vacuum pump and stainless steel trays for freeze drying, mylar storage bags, oxygen absorbers, and an impulse sealer for storing the freeze-dried food.

In terms of capacity, this freeze dryer can process 7 to 10 pounds of food per batch, resulting in 1.5 to 2.5 gallons of freeze-dried food with each run. That's enough to process up to 1,450 pounds of fresh food per year.

This freeze dryer is the ideal size to put on a table, countertop, or cart. It is 29 inches tall by 19 inches wide by 25 inches deep and weighs 112 pounds. It uses a standard 110-volt outlet and a dedicated 20-amp circuit is recommended, though not necessary. Choose among stainless steel, black, and white finishes.

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Get the Harvest Right medium freeze dryer at The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply Co., or Harvest Right.